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Mantid Ootheca
Copyright © 2008 Preston Scott Justis

Mantid Ootheca
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
April 13, 2008
Size: ~18mm long
I know this is from a Mantis, but not sure which species. Looks like something has been feeding on the outside of the case at the right side.
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Contributed by Preston Scott Justis on 15 April, 2008 - 10:19am
Last updated 12 May, 2008 - 7:05pm

Carolina mantis?
I believe it's from a Carolina mantis. Try a Google image search and see what you think.
… Charley Eiseman, 4 May, 2008 - 11:43pm login or register to post comments

 
The Carolina Mantis
is the most common that I have seen here, so it most likely is the right ID. I have been returning to the ootheca every few days to see if anything has emerged, but not yet.
Thanks!
… Preston Scott Justis, 8 May, 2008 - 9:12am login or register to post comments

 
I recommend
collecting it--they come out all at once, and would be easy to miss! I collected a praying mantis ootheca a couple of years ago and was lucky enough to be sitting at my desk when all of a sudden they all burst out.
… Charley Eiseman, 8 May, 2008 - 9:29am login or register to post comments

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